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The Lantern

9505 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75243
(40 Reviews)
$1,191 - $1,453/mo
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Anna_C373

Resident ā€¢ 2018

4/23/2018

I would give zero stars if I could. The apartments are cheap, the new management is horrendous. The new management company is refusing to honor contracts that the previous owners made. Strict towing policy, eviction notices after your rent is late one day. Management isā€¦Ā See More >
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    torta1007

    Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2016

    7/18/2016

    These apartments are Terrible!! Under new ownership for about 6 months now, now called The Lantern @ Lake Highland Apts, all they do is continue to do "cosmetics' on the outside of the complex, yet they don't do SQUAT to ensure the safe living conditionsā€¦Ā See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

      8/13/2015

      This place is horrible!!! Things were never fixed. You have to constantly stay on top of them to do their job. When they do come, they patch them. I Had to call emergency maintenance, and they never came. Crime is the capital over here.ā€¦Ā See More >
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        anonymous

        Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2014

        1/27/2015

        Hmmmm..... where should I start. Ok, so I was scheduled to move in on a Saturday just to show up for the keys and the young lady in the office didn't show up for work. I ended up waiting until Monday to get myā€¦Ā See More >
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          dooney86

          Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2015

          1/27/2015

          these apartments are the worst apartments i have ever lived in. They have roaches, maintanence take years to fix anything. I moved in Jan 2014 and had no lien closet shelves, pantry or any in the bookshelves. It took 7 months for them to putā€¦Ā See More >
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            anonymous

            Resident ā€¢ 2014

            4/19/2014

            By far the worst fukn apartments I ever lived in my life. The staff is ridiculous. I put my notice to vacate by may 31st and all of a sudden all type of things started happening. They put a note on my door somethingā€¦Ā See More >
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              maryh82

              Resident ā€¢ 2013

              6/30/2013

              I've moved in these apartments in April of 2013,i haven't had any problems with anything!ā€¦Ā See More >
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                ANGRY_LADY

                Resident ā€¢ 2013

                5/25/2013

                I AM UNFORTUNATELY A CURRENT RESIDENT. I would not recommend these apartments to my worst enemy. The office staff is beyond INCOMPETENT AND UNPROFESSIONAL. They can't seem to get anything together or done in a timely fashion. They do not communicate wellā€¦Ā See More >
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2012

                  6/18/2012

                  WORST PLACE EVER!!

                  Any decent people left in the world- DO NOT MOVE HERE! This place is terrible. First off, it is 95% of the ----- race, 4.5% ------- race, and .5% -----.(this is not a racist comment, I am just letting you know before you move inā€¦Ā See More >
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                    lmroberts

                    Resident ā€¢ 2011

                    7/10/2011

                    Just In It For The MONEY !!!!!!

                    I recently moved here, and it was the biggest Mistake I have ever made. These people have no customer service skills no apartment leasing skills and don't know the meaning of maintence. They take their time doing any repairs or will tell you to callā€¦Ā See More >
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                      anonymous

                      Resident ā€¢ 2008 - 2009

                      9/1/2009

                      LIVE UNDER A BRIDGE FIRST

                      IF YOU ARE WILLING TO SET YOURSELF OR YOUR FAMILY UP FOR INJURY OR DEATH THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. THIS PLACE IS FALLING APART. CAN U SAY DEMOLITION.

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                        anonymous

                        Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2009

                        8/5/2009

                        3rd world

                        I moved here because of a risky career change and needed cheap rent just in case. You certainly get what you pay for. On my move in date I stopped in the office to tell them I had to wait a few days but stillā€¦Ā See More >
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                          ans1986

                          Resident ā€¢ 2009

                          3/4/2009

                          ugh I live here

                          I live here, I came from a sister complex (owned by the same people) . Now the sister complex is a Real nice complex it's little, AND gated...they keep up with their gates too. I dont recall seeing people hang out like I do hereā€¦Ā See More >
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                            smurfsup44

                            Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2008

                            12/18/2008

                            What a difference!!!

                            I have lived here for 2 1/2 years, and I can say that I wasn't completely happy with this place. There was alot of staff turn over, work orders took several days to complete, people would sometimes hang out side. But not anymore!! I haveā€¦Ā See More >
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                              anonymous

                              Resident ā€¢ 2008

                              10/13/2008

                              finally some changes

                              Well I am glad that finally the office people are getting things done. Before when Araceli was here things were a mess but now we have new staff and their trying there best to make a difference in this apartments.I dont have to wait aā€¦Ā See More >
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                                mrpiggi

                                Resident ā€¢ 2008

                                9/30/2008

                                9-29-2008 Review;

                                I have stayed on this property for 2 1/2 years. I moved from Lewisville to Dallas after a seperation, due to income. I thought "cheaper would be better", but, as they say "you get what you pay for". This apartment company has gone through 3ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  anonymous

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2008

                                  3/13/2008

                                  worst ever

                                  I along with the rest of the people that have written a review about these apartments wouldnt recommended anyone to these apartments. The mangement has changed so Arecile is no longer the manager but it still is no better. Maintance is a hassel the don'tā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    anonymous

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2008

                                    3/12/2008

                                    Bad Management

                                    I moved in aug 2007 since i have been there i have put in ove 25 maintenance request. They come over and half --- fix it or dont fix it at all. My toilet has been stopped up over 20 times they told meā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      roccofenucci

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2008

                                      2/14/2008

                                      BIENVENIDOS A TONTERA PALMS UPPS !!!SONETRA PALMS ...

                                      jajajaj quieres vivir en un lugar donde las managers son racistas en especial la estudpida chicana que se cre muy poderosa cindy flores o gloria que siempre se la pasa peliando con su novio y el sale gritando en los parkiaderos que el sabe deā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2007

                                        11/14/2007

                                        Keep Looking!!!!!!!

                                        I recently moved to these apts about 3 months ago. The office staff are not very friendly or helpful. The maintenance is another story lol..... it takes weeks and weeks for them to come half --- try to fix anything then i breaks again theā€¦Ā See More >
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                                          anonymous

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2007

                                          9/25/2008

                                          Horrible Move-In Experience

                                          I was scheduled to move in on the first of the month. When I opened the door I was greated by a gang of roaches. The apartment looked as if someone had just moved out of it earlier that day. Trash was all over theā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            gerardo2105

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2007

                                            6/6/2007

                                            sontera palms bad service!!

                                            SONTERA PALMS / INTEGRITY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: HERE I PROVIDED A DETAILED LIST OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WE HAVE IN OUR APARTMENT 2105.SINCE 2 MONTHS WHIT NO RESULTS THIS IS SO WRONG!! I HAVEā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2003 - 2007

                                              5/11/2007

                                              Currently filing a lawsuit against this property.

                                              I lived at this residence for 1 year, I was unable to get any repairs done. My electric bill was always high due to cracks in the doors and windows that needed weather stripping, and insulation. I had to use a towel upā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                ced21

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2006

                                                1/11/2007

                                                Well when i first move in there it was call Waterford terrance they was ok than,but when they got the new management they change it to Sontera Palms and made it this colorful apt.They never fix my problem i had with my leak i hadā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                  anonymous

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2006

                                                  10/21/2006

                                                  Stay far away from here

                                                  When I first moved in here when it was Waterford Terrace everything was great. If I needed something fixed, maintence came within 48 hours. Now that owners have changed, I never see maintence. They wont even give me a new air filter.ā€¦Ā See More >

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                                                    Asked on: 03/19/2018
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                                                    The Lantern is an apartment in Dallas in zip code 75243. This community has a 2 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $1,453. Nearby cities include University Park, Dalla, Farmers Branch, Addison, and Mesquite.

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